It's stellar !

(Japanese follows English)

The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Round 1 kicks off tonight.

To be honest, I've never been particularly interested in basketball, but ever since Fujii Kaze's new song was chosen as the theme music, my enthusiasm to watch the games has skyrocketed.

That new track, 'Working Hard,' has such a captivating R&B flair and undeniable style. Words like these truly resonate with me and bring me immense joy.

Whenever I feel like life's spinning out of control, I turn to 'Working Hard,' and it reassures me that I'm on the right path!

I actually downloaded it this morning, and It's been on replay ever since. LOL.

The lyrics are incredibly supportive of those who put in the effort.

Interestingly, it deviates slightly from the song's initial image, which is quite refreshing.

To be frank, I did find the music video somewhat dark.

If you watch it with the expectation of it being a basketball theme song, some might perceive it as a bit incongruous.

However, the lyrics are truly uplifting.

For someone like me, who's been striving for decades, these lyrics are a lifeline.

FIBAバスケットボールW杯2023第1戦今夜から始まりますね。

実をいうと、バスケはあまり関心なかったですが、Fujii Kaze君の新曲がテーマソングに選ばれたということで、できるだけ観たいです。

そう、その新曲、Working Hardですけど、R&Bっぽくてオシャレです。

ただ、1度では、歌詞がよく聴き取れないのではないかと心配。

私は、今朝ダウンロードして、ずっとかけっぱなしです。　笑

歌詞が頑張る人にとって、とっても優しい。

曲のイメージとちょっと違うので、そこも素敵。

正直、Music Videoは、ちょっと暗いかなぁと思いました。

バスケのテーマソングのイメージで観てしまうと、ちょっと違うと思われる方もいるかも。

でも歌詞がいいです。

頑張り続けてうん十年の私には、救われる歌詞。

岡山弁が特にね。

Better sit back

Take a deep breath

And you'll know, know, know

Know, know, know

Know, know, know, know

You've been workin' hard, workin' hard

Maybe you don't understand

But I know that you're

Workin' hard, workin' hard

Wish I could give you a hand

こういう言葉、嬉しくてうるっとしちゃいます。

空回りしてる気がする方、是非、このworking hardを聴いて、

大丈夫！　You ARE on a right path.